Posts Tagged ‘fourth of july’

Roasted Beet Nachos
The Fourth of July is usually filled with great BBQ eats: hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, macaroni salad are the go to eats. But I like to mix it up every year with something a little different. Sure all the favorites are there, but I like to throw in something that makes people say “oh, what’s that?” but in a good way. This year, I thought I would try a patriotic spin on a Ball Park favorite: the nacho. Guess you could say I... Read More
Da Bomb Pop Jelly Shots
Summer is in full swing and that means one thing to me: Bomb Pops. They were my favorite as a kid. They were totally worth running through the neighborhood trying to figure out where the ice cream man was, and then of course chasing him down. It was my pre-treat cardio workout. I figured, to help truly welcome Summer, I would do Bomb Pops my own way…Da Bomb Pop Jelly Shots. Why not? Vodka usually does make things better. (Hmmm…I have... Read More
Mini Flag Cakes
Fourth of July is this Wednesday and I know you have some fun plans with friends and family! Am I right?! I look forward to the Fourth of July every year because there are a bunch of creative party dishes that I’m always dying to try. The colors red, white, and blue just go so well together and they’re so versatile in dishes! Finger foods are always popular when going to a friend’s house to cook-out or even if you’re having people over.... Read More
How to Make Easy Fourth of July Apps
Having a Fourth of July bash? It's time to break out some awesome eats without breaking a sweat. This year, Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, meaning that few people will get to enjoy a long weekend. Boo. But you can still have a blast even if you're just holding a Fourth of July chill session at home. Given the likely heat and the mid-week timing, you'll want to keep things simple, right? Right. Consider serving two or three varieties o... Read More